2001 Mercury Mountaineer Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 151
2001 Mercury Mountaineer Manual
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Driving STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle. To prevent damage to the power steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on the reservoir). If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, the condition could be caused by any of the following: • underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • high crown in center of road • high crosswinds • wheels out of alignment • loose or worn components in steering linkage AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The load leveling feature of the air suspension automatically keeps the vehicle at a constant level if a load is added or removed from the vehicle. This system maintains the vehicle height at a constant level by automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs to offset changes in vehicle loads. When ever a door is opened (including the liftgate) the system memorizes and maintains the height of the vehicle until all doors are closed. It is normal to hear a buzz or clicking from the air compressor on the vehicle when the ignition is turned off. The system stays energized for 40 minutes after the ignition is turned off to compensate for any load changes made after the vehicle is parked. 151